Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

Emerald Green

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy Hannukah! It’s not really our holiday to celebrate otherwise, but we always enjoy celebrating it along with friends. In keeping with the season, here’s an older post of picture books: Hannukah for Wee Ones. And now, back to me … Continue reading →

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy almost-Thanksgiving, friends! I had to wait for a while to get this on audio from the library, but it was worth the wait! The Ocean at the End of the Lane. by Neil Gaiman. Read by the author. Audiobook … Continue reading →

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Codex Born

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Katy K.

Another fall series up-to-date! Codex Born. Magic Ex Libris Book 2. by Jim C. Hines. DAW Books, 2013. This sequel to last year’s Libriomancer continues the story of librarian and libriomancer Isaac Vainio. There’s action, geekery, romance, and deep thoughts … Continue reading →

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One Bowl Baking

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Katy K.

I asked the librarian who runs our cookbook collection to buy this so I could read it. She did, but I still had to wait in line because I was far from the only one who found the concept appealing! … Continue reading →

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Nick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Katy K.

Thank you for all the love on my first Top 10 List, and my apologies for my absence! I was feeling all caught up on reviews and proud of myself last weekend; I wrote my Top 10 list on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Fantasy Books for Boys with Starring Girls

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Katy K.

Top Ten Tuesdays is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. I’ve been enjoying seeing it around for years, but this is my first time participating. This list is inspired by Charlotte’s being Consternated about Gender and Middle … Continue reading →

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Armchair Cybils Round-Up: Picture Books

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Katy K.

My Armchair Cybils Day of Reckoning Continues… In which it is revealed that I read a lot more picture books than I normally review. I had two more books in different categories that I didn’t get to reviewing: Belly Flop, … Continue reading →

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Armchair Cybils Round-Up: Middle Grade and YA Speculative Fiction

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s the first Day of Reckoning for the Armchair Cybils. I am way behind in my reviewing. So for my first post of the day, I have reviews of four books that were nominated in the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction … Continue reading →

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The Dream Thieves

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Katy K.

[Updated to add] Authors and illustrators are getting together to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines. Authors for the Philippines (an online auction from Nov. 13 – 20) Art for Haiyan This was one of my most anxiously-awaited … Continue reading →

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Handbook for Dragon Slayers

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Katy K.

Sorry for the silence, folks! It’s been a rough fall for viruses at our house, and I was running a game day at the library over the weekend as well. (Not going to Kid Lit Con… but hopefully some year!) … Continue reading →

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